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ZEBRA Options Strategy Explainer Video

ZEBRA stands for Zero Extrinsic Value Back Ratio. A Call ZEBRA buys two in-the-money calls and sells one near-the-money call, choosing premiums that approximately offset the time value paid and received. It is a bullish stock-replacement position with a limited initial debit at risk.

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